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F10 / F11 (2011 - 2016) The sixth generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) was produced from 2011 - 2016 with LCI updates arriving in 2014. In the US BMW offered a hatchback 5 Series Gran Truismo (F07) and the rest of the world also go a Station Wagon/Touring version F11.

Saw this stuff while slumming it at Pep Boys. Apparently it's a nano glass based spray on wax substitute that takes a few minutes to apply and lasts a year. They even claim you won't have to use soap on your car when washing it thereafter. Sounds like a similar idea to Opticoat yet of course technically a different type of substance.

I was sure it'd be nonsense but saw some people reporting good results online.

Saw this stuff while slumming it at Pep Boys. Apparently it's a nano glass based spray on wax substitute that takes a few minutes to apply and lasts a year. They even claim you won't have to use soap on your car when washing it thereafter. Sounds like a similar idea to Opticoat yet of course technically a different type of substance.

I was sure it'd be nonsense but saw some people reporting good results online.

Any believers?

Only one way to find out! Haha, I'm always skeptical of these products but I'm curious now too...

I have a Dark Graphite Metallic II and here's what I have planned (I the bulk of my stuff from Phil at detailersdomain.com). He's a forum sponsor and I've been buying from him for years.

I have a PC as well as a Flex. I have the corresponding pads.

The key is to have the right buffing pads/polishing materials (I like Menzerna) and a good topcoat. Again, I think Menzerna's Power Lock is one the best products on the market.

Once a good base wash, clay, wash, polish, sealant is done you have a "base" that will last a season. Your car is jet, so it's going to need the ability to not show swirls.

That relies on technique when polishing, and top-coating. How you wash is a big issue. Uber make shure you use a grit guard in your bucket. A pressure washer is helpful to get rid of the crap on the surface, wheels, and underneath before starting the wash. I use P21S shampoo to wash the car. If you do a good prep with clay, polish, topcoat your car will be awesome.

I have a Dark Graphite Metallic II and here's what I have planned (I the bulk of my stuff from Phil at detailersdomain.com). He's a forum sponsor and I've been buying from him for years.

I have a PC as well as a Flex. I have the corresponding pads.

The key is to have the right buffing pads/polishing materials (I like Menzerna) and a good topcoat. Again, I think Menzerna's Power Lock is one the best products on the market.

Once a good base wash, clay, wash, polish, sealant is done you have a "base" that will last a season. Your car is jet, so it's going to need the ability to not show swirls.

That relies on technique when polishing, and top-coating. How you wash is a big issue. Uber make shure you use a grit guard in your bucket. A pressure washer is helpful to get rid of the crap on the surface, wheels, and underneath before starting the wash. I use P21S shampoo to wash the car. If you do a good prep with clay, polish, topcoat your car will be awesome.

Good luck!

Thanks, Schnell! Will definitely take that advice to the brain. Still figuring this stuff out. Man was I good at keeping a white car pristine though!